Vocab
______________: bone-forming cells that begin mineralization process
osteoblasts
Which layer of skin contains sebaceous and sudoriferous glands?
dermis
________________ are the most freely moveable joints.
diarthroses/synovial joints
The condition of an inflamed tendon caused by repetitive stress.
tendinitis
Which layer of skin is made up of mostly dead skin cells?
the epidermis
An involuntary striated muscle tissue located in the walls of the heart.
cardiac muscle
The middle layer of the skin which contains most of the skins structures.
dermis
Humans have maximum bone density by age _________.
25
Skeletal muscle
What is the ABCDE rule used for?
it describes how to detect possible skin cancer.
Stands for Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color changes, Diameter, and Evolving
A tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones and holds organs in place.
ligament
What is the degree of burn that damages the epidermis and dermis?
Second degree
What is the type of joint that is partially moveable?
amphiarthroses
Muscle _____________ are more serious than muscle ____________
Muscle tears are more serious than muscle strains
Bedsores are also known as
Pressure ulcers
Term that describes the bones of the arms and legs, including the shoulder and hip bones where they are attached
Appendicular skeleton
Which layer of the skin is made mostly of subcutaneous fat and holds in body heat?
hypodermis
They type of fracture that completely breaks and splinters the bone is a ______________
comminuted fracture
Muscles grow _____________ the more they are stimulated.
stronger
Which layer of skin contains melanin?
the epidermis
A protein fiber that connects, supports, and gives strength to body tissues such as the skin, muscle tendons, and bone ligaments.
collagen
What is the most deadly type of skin cancer?
malignant melanoma
Part of the skeleton that protects the body and consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.
axial skeleton
A tough fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones.
tendon
Which three body systems work together to provide support and movement?
the integumentary system, skeletal system, and muscular system